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Curious about Health Care Reform?

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The Affordable Care Act (ACA), also referred to as Health Care Reform, consists of about a thousand pages of complex information. It also brings massive changes to MSU and other employers.

To help people understand the complex information contained in the ACA, MSU Human Resources has created a special section on the HR website. The goal of the site is to share what MSU is doing in its effort to comply with the ACA, and also to provide you access to resources where more information can be found.Continue Reading… Curious about Health Care Reform?

Events Round-Up 2/19 to 2/24

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Here are some events happening in the next week that may be of interest to MSU faculty and staff. Please visit the links for more information. Many events require registration.

Tuesday, February 19

Long-Term Care Insurance Information Sessions begin

Team Performance Essentials for Success, 8:30 a.m. – noon,

Windows 7 Basics, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., 210 Computer Center

Records Management and Retention at MSU, 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, February 20

CPR—Heart Smart, 12:10 p.m.–1 p.m., Lake Ontario Room (3rd Floor), MSU Union

Ladysmith Black Mambazo, 7:30 p.m., Wharton Center

Thursday, February 21

Black Holes and Globular Clusters: Sparking Hosts of Frozen Stars, 7:30 p.m.–9:30 a.m., Abrams Planetarium

Navigating Employee Self Service, 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Suite 10 Nisbet Building

Time And Email Quick Tips, 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Suite 10 Nisbet Building

Friday, February 22

Blue Man Group, 8 p.m. – 11 p.m., Wharton Center

Sunday, February 24

All About Brahms, 3 p.m., Cook Recital Hall, Music Building

MSU Museum Chocolate Party, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center

Job of the Week 2/15/13

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This week we’re highlighting an Administrative Assistant I position with University Advancement (Posting #7368). Some of the job duties for this position include assisting the Director of Student Programming and Initiatives with the day-to-day operations and programs of the Student Alumni Foundation (SAF). Furthermore, the position will be responsible for planning, implementation and execution of various student and alumni events and programs; working extensively with student volunteers/interns towards program goals; supporting the administrative needs of the office and upon request, the SAF advisor; and leading in the development of student programming on behalf of University Advancement, specifically the MSU Alumni Association.

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To view all of our current postings, please go to www.jobs.msu.edu and select Support Staff under the Fast Jobs Search.

Eat Lots of Chocolate and Support the MSU Museum!

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Do you love chocolate or have friends and family that do? Then stop by the Kellogg Center on Sunday, Feb. 24 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for Chocolate in 3D! Chocolate in 3D! is MSU Museum’s twenty-fourth annual Chocolate Party Benefit featuring cheesecakes, tortes, fountains and other delectable chocolate goodies. The MSU Museum Chocolate Benefit is a competition between local restaurants, caterers and bakeshops, and is one of few professional culinary events in the country open to the public. Each competitor uses their skills to craft pyramids, film reels and other items made from chocolate.

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Chocolate-covered strawberries is one example of the many tasty treats that may be available at the MSU Museum’s Chocolate Benefit.

Chocolate Benefit competitors for 2013 include: Bake N’ Cakes, American Crepes, The Sweet Cake Company, How Sweet It Is, Aggie Mae’s and others. All proceeds raised from the event will benefit the MSU Museum’s collections. The MSU Museum has nearly one million artifacts housed in four buildings across MSU’s campus.Continue Reading… Eat Lots of Chocolate and Support the MSU Museum!

Thank You MSU Professors!

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Every day thousands of students leave classrooms with more knowledge than they entered with. Why? Because dedicated Michigan State University professors are there to help students learn new subject material, navigate the world of academia and lend support when needed. Professors at MSU juggle many hats, including serving as faculty advisors for student clubs and graduate students, conducting original research and sitting on committees.Continue Reading… Thank You MSU Professors!

A Spartan Valentine’s Day

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This Thursday, February 14, is Valentine’s Day. Haven’t thought of a way to spend the day? No worries! We’ve come up with a few fun, local ways to spend Valentine’s Day with a special someone in your life.

Heart on the Red Cedar River
A heart shaped by footprints on the frozen Red Cedar River. Photo courtesy of Communications and Brand Strategy.

1. Walk along the Red Cedar River

This time of year the banks of the Red Cedar River can be quite beautiful. Swing by Sparty’s to grab a coffee or hot cocoa, then meander along the winding river and enjoy the winter scenery that MSU has to offer.Continue Reading… A Spartan Valentine’s Day

Events Round-Up 2/12 to 2/17

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Here are some events happening in the next week that may be of interest to MSU faculty and staff. Please visit the links for more information. Many events require registration.

Tuesday, February 12

Prohibited Harassment: For Supervisors, 8:30 a.m. – noon, 10 Nisbet Bldg.

Relaxing Under the Stars, 12:10 p.m. – 12:50 p.m., Abrams Planetarium

Get Organized, Don’t Agonize, 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., 10 Nisbet Bldg.

Sister Act: A Divine Musical Comedy, 7:30 p.m., Wharton Center

Wednesday, February 13

Child Care Solutions: The Au Pair in America Option, noon – 1 p.m., 27 Nisbet Bldg.

Desire2Learn: Getting Started, 1 p.m. –4 p.m., Red Cedar Instruction Room

How Much Do I Need for Retirement?, 5:15 p.m., 125 Nisbet Bldg.

Thursday, February 14

MSU Travel 101, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., 10 Nisbet Bldg.

Breaking Free from Stress, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., 10 Nisbet Bldg.

Avoiding Legal Landmines of Leadership, 8 a.m. –  noon, Kellogg Center, Room 103

Friday, February 15

Spartan Stampede Rodeo, 8 p.m., MSU Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education

Professors of Jazz, 8 p.m., Cook Recital Hall, Music Building

Sunday, February 17

Verdehr Trio 40th Anniversary Concert, 3 p.m., Cook Recital Hall, Music Building

Gateway to Infinity,  4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m, Abrams Planetarium

Job of the Week 2/8/13

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This week we’re highlighting an Office Assistant III position with the College of Communication Arts and Sciences (Posting #7348).  Some of the job duties for this position include providing direct support for the director and advising staff; writing queries in SIS (Student Information System) to provide reporting information to college deans and department chairs for program assessment; oversight of undergraduate student records; processing major changes and overrides; greeting visitors and callers; and other daily operational support needs of the academic and student affairs office.

For a complete description of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please go to www.jobs.msu.edu and select Support Staff under the Fast Jobs Search.

Events Round-Up 2/5 to 2/10

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Here are some events happening in the next week that may be of interest to MSU faculty and staff. Please visit the links for more information. Many events require registration.

Tuesday, February 5

Wind Symphony, 7:30 p.m., Cobb Great Hall, Wharton Center

Wednesday, February 6

Turnitin, 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Main Library Red Cedar Room (E110)

The Healing Power of Guided Imagery, 12:10 p.m. – 12:50 p.m., Abrams Planetarium

Thursday, February 7

Desire2Learn: Getting Started, 9 a.m. – noon, Red Cedar Instruction Room

RecycleMania Lunch and Open House, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., MSU Surplus Store & Recycling Center

Friday, February 8

Zotero: Citation Management 2.0, 10 a.m. – noon, Main Libr Reference Instr Room (W101D)

Our Daily Work/Our Daily Lives brown bag, 12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., MSU Museum

Gateway to Infinity, 8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m, Abrams Planetarium

Saturday, February 9

Classical Mystery Tour—A Tribute to the Beatles, 8 p.m., Wharton Center

Sunday, February 10

Darwin Discovery Day, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., MSU Museum

Job of the Week 2/1/13

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This week we’re highlighting a Communications Manager II position with MSU Global  (Posting #7308). Some of the job duties for this position include building strong reputations for MSU Global and its partners’ projects through the development, implementation, and impact evaluation of electronic and Web-based communications including email, social media, video and quality print materials; providing brand development, marketing communications, and public relations strategy and guidance; conducting market research; creating campaigns and evaluating their impact; and developing, planning, budgeting, implementing, and evaluating marketing and communication initiatives for MSU Global and its partner projects.

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For a complete description of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please go to www.jobs.msu.edu and select Support Staff under the Fast Jobs Search.